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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: This engine was designed for starter motor mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the left side catalytic converter.
  4. Remove the starter motor bolts.
    Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor
    GM550622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lower the starter motor.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Wiring Harness Starter Lead & Washer
    GM211617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wiring harness starter lead nut.
  7. Remove the wiring harness starter lead and washer.
    8. Fig 3: Locating Starter Ground Lead & Bolt, Positive Cable Lead
    GM211595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the positive cable nut (3) at the starter solenoid.
  9. Remove the positive cable lead (4).
  10. Remove the starter motor.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Starter Motor Shield
    GM550624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the starter motor shield, if necessary.
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